The artichecture and skyline of Argentina’s capital city is nothing short of breathtaking. The sound of Spanish mixed with the European atmosphereand the heat of South America is an experience you will not find anywhere else in the world.
Where to go
Famous for inspiring composer Juan de Dios Filiberto to write the song bearing its name, Caminito is a street museum located in the La Boca neighborhood. The colorfully painted houses and the opportunity to see tango live and up close is what draws people to this part of the city. When you’re in Caminito you will feel the art walking next to you.
Recoleta is the neighborhood of Buenos Aires that will make you question which continent you are in. You will see Parisian style townhouses, exquisite former palaces, and boutiques galore in this part of Buenos Aires. Recoleta is also famous for its cemetery, with extravagant tombstones of celebrities like Eva Perón. There is also the National Museum of Fine Arts which pays homage to Argentine artists.
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What to do
Visit Parque Tres de Febrero, more commonly known as Bosques de Palermo, which is known as the Central Park of Buenos Aires. Inside of the nearly 1,000 Acre property is a zoo, a Japenese garden, and a planetarium. You can also take a boat ride around one of the three lakes within the park.
Puerto Madero is the port of Buenos Aires and has undergone a complete overhaul in the past twenty years. This area has been revamped into an upscale destination for steakhouse restaurants but was once one of the most decrepit parts of the city. However, it is now known as one of the most successful urban waterfront renewal projects in the world.
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Although it may feel like you’re in Paris, you cannot ignore the spirit of soccer in Buenos Aires. There are three teams in the city, but the biggest and loudest are the Boca Juniors. The stadium, La Bombonera, holds 60,000 fans, but because of the acoustics makes it sound like there are twice that. This is an experience that you cannot forgo when in Buenos Aires.
Food
When it comes to meat, you will not be disappointed in Buenos Aires. Beyond the steakhouses, one of the best street foods to try is a choripan, a sausage sandwich that is slathered in salsa or chimichurri, and delicious at any time of the day.
Argentineans have a definite sweet tooth, and have perfected a Latin American treat beloved by all; alfajores. Alfajores is dulce de leche sandwiched between two cookies, sometimes rolled in coconut. These delicious bites can be found all over the city, but Havanna Cafe is one of the best places to get them.
Night Life
The nightlife in Buenos Aires is wilder than you can imagine. People generally don’t leave their houses to go out until 2 or 3 in the morning and don’t return home until 7 am. The best place to look for clubs and bars is in the Palermo neighborhood. Whether you want to dance until the sun comes up or grab a unique cocktail with friends, Palermo is the place to do it.
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